Syllabus/Course Outline
MAXIMIZE ALL STUDENTS POTENTIAL TO BE
SUCCESSFUL IN THE WORLD
Brief Description
In this class, students will be learning:
- Number sense will teach students computing, representation, ordering, operations, ratios, proportions and percentages.
- Measurement will consist of units, tools, estimation, and applications.
- Algebra will teach students to write, interpret, and solve equations using representation, patterns, expressions, by using tables, graphs, and symbols.
- Geometry will cover materials including properties of single figures and coordinate geometry, relationships between and among multiple figures.
- Data analysis and statistics and probability.
Grading Scale
Students will be graded on the following categories:
Daily Work Tests and quizzes
Homework Projects
Quarterly exams
District Grading Scale:
A+ 99-100% C+ 84-85% F 64-Below
A 96-98% C 77-83%
A- 94-95% C- 75-76%
B+ 92-93% D+ 73-74%
B 88-91% D 67-72%
B- 86-87% D- 65-66%
Weekly progress reports are distributed every Monday.
Parent / Teacher Conferences will be held on the following dates:
October 20th and 22st January 12th and 13th
Curriculum
Number Sense Unit
Representation and Ordering Computations, Operation, Estimation, and Properties Ratios, Proportions, and Percents Algebra Unit
Representation, Patterns, and Expressions Connections using Tables, Graphs, and Symbols Writing, Interpreting, and Solving Measurement Unit
Units, Tools, Estimation, and Properties
Geometry Unit
Properties of Single Figures and Coordinate Geometry Relationships Between and Among Multiple Figures Data Analysis and Statistics Unit
Data, Analysis, and Statistics ISAT
In Sixth Grade we will be giving the reading and math sections of the ISAT Test. I will be administering the math section, but throughout the year the students will be preparing for the test in all of their classes. Even though the students will be prepared for the test in all classrooms they will take the test in their math and reading classrooms so they will have access to all the tools and posters used throughout the year.
The Illinois Standard Achievement Test (ISAT) -
March 12th– March 23rd
Behavior Expectations:
Behavior expectations are high here at Madison Accelerated Middle School. A social contract is posted in each class that reflects the following classroom and building wide expectations.
- Respectfully
- Considerately
- Responsibly
- Attentively (As a Good Listener)
- Patiently
A detailed list of all school expectations is included in the student’s agendas. All students are required to pass a “School Expectation’s Quiz” on these expectations. All parents/guardians are required to sign agendas as well.
Students will receive Spartan Shields for being prepared, making good choices and for outstanding grades.
Also classes will be receiving "Hearts" on our Madison Middle School Heart Chart. These hearts accumulate for rewards at the end of every month.
Weekly celebrations for all students who are detention free and a grade point average of 2.5 or better occure on Fridays. These days students may where jeans and will receive game and extra technology time.
